When I first saw this week's sketch challenge at Splitcoast, I didn't think I would give it a try. Then, I saw all the wonderful examples everyone created and had to give it a go myself.
I decided to ink up one of the new turtles from Stamping Bella. These poor critters are too cute NOT to ink up! The image itself is colored with copic and prismacolor markers. In this picture, my coloring of the shell is not the smoothest. As I practiced, I think I've gotten a bit better with that.
I followed the sketch pretty closely and went for the semi monochromatic look. I had all the various greens in place and then went back and decided what shade to add in as a contrast. The twill is from Taylored Expressions - she's got some great little extra embellishments in her store that I like to use.
Happy Spring by the way! You wouldn't have known it here yesterday - it was freezing!! I'm a bit worried about my tulips. The stems have sprouted from the ground and now we are supposed to get several days of night temp's in the low 20's. I'm hoping they will suvive so I'll have pretty flowers in front of my house. Any flower experts - should I do anything to them?? And in the interest of full disclosure, I should say that my thumb is the exact opposite of green. If you want a plant to survive, do not give it to me! I guess I should be asking if you have any advice that I can pas on to Mo - he's the one that has the luck with the nature surrounding our house.
Have a fantastic weekend! We'll be busy checking scores and our basketball brackets. How are you doing so far?
Very cool card!! tfs!!
-t
Posted by: Tenia Nelson | April 02, 2009 at 11:42 PM
great take on the scs sketch! like the orange as accent color. cute card!
Posted by: Maria | April 02, 2009 at 05:23 PM
I LOVE your color choices!! This looks like a really fun sketch! Beautiful card! Really like the flower, as well.
Posted by: Siobhan | March 23, 2009 at 06:49 AM
Awe.. he is a cutie. I love how you used a flower embellishment like the one he is holding.
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 22, 2009 at 07:04 PM
This turtle is so adorable, and love your layout.
Posted by: rebekka | March 22, 2009 at 12:34 AM
Love the orangish/green you have on this card! Very cute!!! and that turtle is darling!
Posted by: yuki | March 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Oh my goodness... this is just the cutest ever! I love the turtle and you have paired it with the perfect dps! Wow... I love this!!!
Posted by: Grace | March 21, 2009 at 08:42 PM
What a cute little guy! I love Stamping Bella anything!!
Posted by: Alison | March 21, 2009 at 08:26 PM
This is so cute! Nicely done.
(My brackets are totally busted at this point). Bring on football season!
Posted by: LittleSeaOtter~Kecia | March 21, 2009 at 05:46 PM
Oh, I love that turtle, love your color scheme. Very good job with the challenge.
Posted by: Gina Lindsay | March 21, 2009 at 09:09 AM
Love it, Love it, Love it!!!
Posted by: Cindy | March 21, 2009 at 08:09 AM